In the past 24 hours, Israeli airstrikes have reportedly claimed the lives of approximately 70 individuals in Gaza, according to local health officials. This surge in violence comes as Israel intensifies its military operations in northern Gaza, despite ongoing ceasefire discussions that had recently resumed after a three-month hiatus.
In a separate incident in Israel, a suspected terrorist attack occurred when a truck crashed into a bus stop in Ramat Hasharon, north of Tel Aviv, resulting in one fatality and injuries to about 40 others. The truck driver, identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel, was subdued by bystanders. Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad commended the incident but did not formally claim responsibility.
On Sunday, the Israeli military reported the death of a Palestinian man who allegedly attempted to stab soldiers in the occupied West Bank town of Hizma. The military’s operations have been concentrated in areas like Jabaliya, Beit Lahiya, and Beit Hanoun, where ground and aerial assaults have continued for nearly four weeks.
The situation in northern Gaza remains dire, with communication services frequently disrupted and rescue efforts hampered by ongoing Israeli military actions. Reports indicate that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had conducted a raid on Kamal Adwan hospital, detaining male health workers and some patients. The latest airstrikes have led to significant casualties, including 40 deaths in Beit Lahiya and additional fatalities in Jabaliya and the Shati area of Gaza City.
The IDF claims to have eliminated over 40 militants during these operations but disputes the civilian death toll reported by Palestinian authorities. Since resuming their offensive on October 6, Israeli officials have stated that their military actions aim to dismantle Hamas cells that have reestablished themselves.
The ongoing humanitarian crisis has drawn sharp criticism from international rights organizations, which accuse Israel of attempting to forcibly displace the remaining population of northern Gaza. In response, the Israeli government maintains that it is not systematically removing Palestinians or using food as a weapon, both of which contravene international law.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern about the humanitarian conditions in northern Gaza, describing them as "unbearable" and highlighting the severe impact on civilians trapped amid the conflict.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue as the head of Israel's Mossad, David Barnea, travels to Qatar for negotiations aimed at resuming ceasefire and hostage release talks. The indirect negotiations, facilitated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, had stalled following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an Israeli airstrike in Iran.
In Israel, family members of around 100 hostages held in Gaza disrupted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at a memorial event, expressing frustration over the government's handling of the hostage crisis.
As violence escalates in the region, the Lebanese health ministry reported that at least 21 people were killed in Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, amid claims from the Israeli military that it has targeted Hezbollah militants. The conflict continues to take a heavy toll on civilians, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.
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